Morton RD over Buffalo Byu
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of Katy Hockly · Structure no. 121020AA0389001
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,457
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morton RD over Buffalo Byu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morton RD over Buffalo Byu in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,457 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morton RD over Buffalo Byu built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morton RD over Buffalo Byu in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Morton RD over Buffalo Byu carry?
About 2,457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Morton RD over Buffalo Byu?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Morton RD over Buffalo Byu?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.